Advanced trail running course in Chamonix
1 to 5 days
Intensity 2/4
1 to 8
people
Between
15 and 25km/day
Between
1000 and 1700D+/day
A private trail running course for you or your group , adapted to your level, to progress in the mountains or simply to experience a stay in the heart of the most stylish mountains of the Alps!
The advantages:
Private trail running course, ideal for making rapid progress or preparing for a race.
To learn all the specific techniques. (Equipment, movements, diet … )
The best spots, shared by a local guide!
On dates of your choice (subject to availability)
Daily rate depending on the number of participants:
1 person: €280/day
2 people: €165/person/day
3 people: €130/person/day
4 people: €110/person/day
5 people or more: €95/person/day
From May to November
Typical program for a trail running course 3 days in Chamonix
Day 1
Meet in Chamonix town centre to begin this trip: Meet the group, warm up, and then it's off for a day of trail running and hiking . The outing will be enhanced with personalized technical advice and discussions about training . etc. Mountain picnic with glacier views. Workshop on foot placement and stride. End of day around 3:30 pm
Example : Chamonix loop to Plan de l'Aiguille, via Signal Forbes which overlooks the Mer de Glace.
Day 2
The second day of the training camp begins around 9:00 AM. On the agenda: Discovering the most beautiful trails, including those of the UTMB ! We'll start getting used to the elevation changes and learn to be comfortable on slopes, both uphill and downhill. Enjoy a mountain picnic with a view and technical advice. A trail-running -specific strength training workshop will follow. The day will end around 3:30 PM.
Example: Crossing the Aiguilles Rouges massif, facing the giants of the Alps...
Day 3
Last day of this training camp exploring our playground around Chamonix. Picnic in the alpine pastures and workshop on specific trail running equipment. Friendly end-of-training debriefing . End of the day around 3:30 pm.
Example: Long outing: Ascent of Mont Buet, 3096m!
Info
For this trail running course in Chamonix, I'm not proposing a specific route in advance. The idea is to take advantage of the free transport in the Chamonix Valley and adapt each day to discover the most beautiful route possible, taking into account the constraints of the natural environment.
Olivier impressed me, among other things, with his professionalism, his ability to assess each participant's level, and to adapt the content appropriately when needed. But above all, it was his good humor and his genuine pleasure in sharing his knowledge and being there that I think brought joy to so many participants this year. This approachable manner never detracted from his role as an instructor and contributed to the positive atmosphere. I highly recommend him!
Simon B.
Level 1
Physical: Practice of running 2 times 1 hour per week and/or ability to hike in the mountains with 1000m of elevation gain.
Technical: Accessible mountain trails.
Experience: No trail running experience required , but prior hiking experience is recommended.
Level 2
Physical activity: Running and endurance sports practice approximately 5 hours per week
Technical skill: Mountain trails not always easy, capable of running downhill, even slowly.
Experience: Regularly does trail runs of 2.5 hours or more / Has already run 30km in the mountains.
Niveau 3
Physical fitness: 8 hours of endurance sport per week, including trail running 4 times per week. Accustomed to elevation changes.
Technical aspects: Mountain trails that can sometimes be exposed. Rocky terrain or off-trail sections are possible.
Experience: Accustomed to mountain environments and capable of completing trail races of 50km or more
Level 4
Physical: Regularly completes weeks with more than 10 hours of training, the majority of which is trail running.
Technical aspects: Trails and off-trail sections may be exposed. Rocky terrain and slippery ground are possible.
Experience: Has already run long trails (approx. 80km) or performs well over short distances. Self-sufficient in the mountains.
THE LEVEL GRID FOR TRAIL RUNNING COURSES
Equipment needed
For the day
•Trail running bag with a capacity of approximately 10L
•Trail running shoes
•1.5L of water
•Windproof jacket
•Sunglasses
•Sunscreen
•Cap
•Snacks for the day
•Picnic
In case of bad weather
•Long tights or running pants
•Waterproof jacket
•Warm fleece-type layer
•Lightweight hat and gloves
What the price includes
•Guidance by a qualified professional, trail running specialist
•Personalized technical advice
• Technical workshops
What the price does not include
•Accommodation in Chamonix (But I can help with the organization)
•Picnics and snacks for the day
•Personal expenses
•Personal cancellation and repatriation insurance
•Anything not mentioned in "What the price includes"
Why this trail running training camp?
"When I started trail running after several years of intense mountain biking training, I never imagined that running required so much technique and knowledge. My lack of experience led to numerous failures and the abandonment of projects I was passionate about . Fortunately, I met the right people, and the pleasure I got from running in the mountains was so great that I researched extensively to understand how to "be a runner." With a tailored trail running course, I quickly gained experience, more enjoyment, and avoided many injuries. Today, I want to share everything I've learned because I know that sport and nature are the keys to profound well-being."
(Pssst, EMOTION ALPINE is also on Instagram)
